This archive report was first published on 19 May 2020.
On May 19, 2020, a disturbing incident occurred in Nakuru, where police officers allegedly harassed three individuals who claimed to be journalists from Citizen TV.
The incident took place in the Pipeline area, where the three individuals were reportedly working on a story.
According to eyewitnesses, the police officers demanded to know their identities and the purpose of their visit, despite the fact that they were clearly identifiable as journalists.
The three individuals, who were later identified as Peter, were allegedly forced to delete their footage and were threatened with arrest if they continued to film.
The incident has sparked outrage among journalists and human rights groups, who have condemned the police officers' actions as a clear violation of press freedom.